Desserts

The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in...

End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness...

I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping...

I was looking for a good desert for Christmas. One that was different than pumpkin and apple pie. I still...

Fresh strawberries shine in this simple, but sophisticated delicacy. The balsamic vinegar syrup add an interesting sweet-savory quality to the...

An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve...

This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy....

For Valentine's Day, tint whipped topping pink to cover Sue Brown's creamy dessert. Follow the Hanover, Indiana cook's lead and...

When our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include...

You might want to sit down for this one. Cinnamon bread gets topped with chocolate and fresh berries, then toasted...

We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae...

When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...

"Because you start with a store-bought cookie mix, it takes no time at all to make these minty treats," says...

With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. —Brenda Fisher,...

Served warm, this cherry sauce makes a wonderful topping for sponge cake, pound cake or ice cream. You could also...

THESE SPECIAL SWEETS for February 14 are so simple to fix, you'll want to skip the store-bought kind for good...and...

Folks will swear you fussed over our Test Kitchen’s party-pretty dessert, but it couldn’t be much easier or quicker to...

I first served these fresh and fruity treats as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now...

The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...

These warm spiced pears elevate slow cooking to a new level of elegance, yet they're incredibly easy to make. Your...

I came up with this recipe because I love mousse, and because it’s an easy way to enjoy rhubarb in...

I got this recipe from my sister years ago and like to fix it when times are rushed. It's fancy...

When a co-worker’s husband came home from Iraq, we had a potluck for him. These cookies with coarse red sugar...

These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...

This pretty pink mousse from Linda Ahtiainen of Gibsons, British Columbia is a delicious treat to make for your sweetheart....

Creamy chocolate pie makes for an indulgent dessert. My light version let's you have this treat without any guilt. Sometimes...

One of my favorite combinations is honey, olive oil and sea salt. It works great in cookies as well as...

Fresh ginger complements the chocolate truffle filling in this elegant, almost sinful tart. Small servings are best! —Janice Elder, Charlotte,...

I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...